Art Inspired Palette – Kate Durkin

05 Sunday Feb 2012

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art, craftsmanship, etsy, fun, handmade, kate durkin, natural, owl, painting, pillows, playful, whimsical

Kate Durkin is an artist from New York who creates beautiful and childlike works of art. Painting and hand embroidery are her loves and any one of her pieces would be a perfect gift. She studied at The New School in NY and also received a certificate for painting from SACI in Italy. Her design skills and overall craftsmanship proves her an awesome artist.

With a number of solo and group exhibitions under her belt, she now works in Queens and has a shop on Etsy where she sells her paintings and pillows. Her palette is serene yet playful with a sophisticated touch. Her Owl print below is a great example of this. Look to her work for natural color schemes that are whimsical and fun.

New Series: Color in Films

31 Tuesday Jan 2012

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I am so excited to share this new series with my readers. Another feature of color schemes I created with Kate Smith for Sensational Color is finally live! Since I have always loved film and explored all aspects of its creative process, it is no surprise I would create an inspiration palette from what I have learned and how I view this craft.

All the chosen films may be different but each have a distinct color scheme that adds to the films’ overall appeal. In addition, they are all works I love and highly recommend you see, if you haven’t already. The first feature is The Dark Crystal. Enjoy!

{you can find all these palettes on the Color in Films page as well}

The Dark Crystal, a film by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, is known for its imaginative characters and sci-fi feel. The color palette the film plays off of comes from nature. With its darker tones and romantic hues, the story unfolds as the main characters take a journey to find the missing shard of a magical crystal in hopes to restore order to the world. Let this exciting quest take you on a colorful journey to a planet far far away where destiny, harmony and good and evil is truly explored.

New Series: Photographic Palettes

30 Monday Jan 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Photographic Palette

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blue, color, flowers, lavender, nature, pinks, purple, romantic, scheme, seasons, spring awakening

Created for Sensational Color with color expert Kate Smith, this new series of color scheme palettes will feature beautiful photographs of the things we love and inspiring colors for any design. They will be posted once a week so make sure you check in for more!

This is our first palette, Spring Awakening. Let the romantic colors of nature and beauty of spring inspire you to create something amazing.

Art Inspired Palette – Miniature Rhino

29 Sunday Jan 2012

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Miniature Rhino is the shop of Jessica Marquez, an artist who lives and works in Brooklyn. Originally from California, she grew up around creative and inspiring women who taught her the basics of crafting and the proper tools to use. She took this knowledge, her love for science and one of a kind ideas and created Miniature Rhino.

I personally love her work because it showcases true handmade craftsmanship with a modern twist on classic methods of art. Her pieces are whimsy, amazingly detailed and are created with so much love. Her palette varies but her colors are always cheerful and somewhat reminiscent of the good old days. Look to her work to find inspiration for events such as vintage style parties, children’s birthdays and indie weddings that are unique and crafty as well as in the home for a cooler, natural feel.